Dynaform

Fiberglass
Structural
Shapes

Corrosion Resistant
Lightweight
Non-Conductive
Low Installation Cost

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Dynaform Structural Shapes

Dynaform pultruded fiberglass structural shapes from Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc.
are used in a wide range of applications, providing a unique combination of corrosion
resistance, high strength, dimensional stability and light weight, along with thermal and
electric non-conductivity. Durable Dynaform shapes provide years of low maintenance
service in areas where steel, aluminum or wood components were traditionally specified.
Today, these shapes are often used in highly corrosive applications where stainless steel and
other expensive components were once required.
Dynaform structural shapes are produced from the highest quality materials, providing
durability and years of low maintenance service. All shapes have been tested for physical
properties according to standardized ASTM procedures. For test results showing the superior characteristics of
the full range of Dynaform structural shapes, see the Typical Coupon Properties tables on page 7. For more design
information consult our Dynaform Design Guide or Guidelines for the Engineer and Designer.
A leading manufacturer of fiberglass products, Fibergrate offers pultruded shapes that exceed the requirements
of even the most demanding applications. Dynaform shapes are typically used in a large number of industries
including:
Chemical Processing

Pulp and Paper Manufacturing

Transportation

Utility/Power

Petroleum Refining

Telecommunications

Food and Beverage Processing

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Metals and Mining

Dynaform Resin Systems

ISO (olive green) an excellent isophthalic
polyester resin offering resistance to a wide range of
chemicals, ISO is particularly suited for highly acidic
conditions.

ISOFR (dark gray) an isophthalic polyester resin

formulation which exhibits the same characteristics as
ISO, while also providing a low flame-spread rating of
25 or less (when tested according to ASTM E-84).

VEFR (beige) a vinyl ester resin system which

offers proven chemical resistance. VEFR is also
capable of accommodating higher temperature service
while providing a low flame-spread of 25 or less (when
tested according to ASTM E-84).

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 Corrosion Resistance - the use of premium grade,

isophthalic polyester or vinyl ester resin systems and a
synthetic surfacing veil maintains structural integrity
providing long life in aggressive acidic or caustic
environments

Light Weight and High Strength - allowing for

dependable support of applied loads and delivering a higher
strength-to-weight ratio than steel. The light weight also
allows for easier installation with no heavy equipment and
less manpower required

Dimensional Stability - maintaining the cross-section

of structural shapes based on a low coefficient of thermal
expansion

Non-Conductivity - adding to personnel safety

Electromagnetic Transparency - providing no
impediment to the transmission of radio and microwave
frequencies

Custom Strucutual Shapes; in addition to traditional shapes such as I beam, wide flange and channel,
Fibergrate offers custome shape solutions designed to meet specific industry and customer needs. Examples of
such structures include wood repalcement shapes, framing materials, wall panels, and shapes to meet special
military requiremnents. For assistance with your unique requirements, contact Fibergrates Design Team.

Angle

Square Tube

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Channel

I-Beam

Concrete Embedment Angles

Wood Replacement Shapes Soundscape Soundwalls

Wide Flange Beam

Dynaform Quality and Versatility

A Commitment To Quality

Continuous fiber rovings and mat are

drawn through a resin bath and shaped
through a series of forming guides, then mechanically
pulled through a heated die to form the Dynaform shape.

With more than 30 years of experience, Fibergrate offers customers

unparalleled expertise in the design and manufacture of quality fiberglass
products. All phases involved in the development of Dynaform
products are housed in the companys modern manufacturing
facility of more than 105,000 covered square feet in Stephenville,
Texas. Guiding this operation, from design to testing of final
product, is Fibergrates Total Quality Management (TQM) program.
Critical to the production of Fibergrates quality shapes is the pultrusion
process. Fiberglass and other reinforcements are drawn through a bath
of thermosetting resin. The immersed fibers are then shaped through a
series of forming guides and mechanically pulled through a heated die
to produce the specific structural shape. Using this pultrusion process,
continuous cross-section parts can be made to virtually any length.
Dynaform structural shapes combine fiberglass and specially developed
resins in a polymer matrix designed to meet the most demanding
chemical, flame retardant, electrical, strength and environmental
standards. Fibergrates thermosetting polyester or vinyl ester resin systems
supply the exceptional corrosion resistance of these structural shapes,
while strategically placed fiberglass rovings and mat add structural
integrity. In addition, all exterior surfaces of Dynaform shapes are covered
by a synthetic veil for added protection against ultraviolet ray exposure.

Fabricated Dynaform columns ready for shipment.

A completed Dynaform shape exits the pultrusion process.

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Building With Dynaform Shapes

The unique qualities of Dynaform structural shapes make them
ideal for use in areas where conventional materials have been
traditionally employed. Combining high strength-to-weight ratio
and dimensional stability with exceptional corrosion resistance,
Dynaform shapes have become the structural component of choice
for a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. These
shapes have provided a high level of structural integrity in the
construction of:
Walkways and Bridges
Handrail and Ladders
Trash and Bar Screens
Mezzanines
Maintenance Platforms
Tank Loading Platforms

Access Platforms
Helidecks
Tank Covers and Supports
Buildings and Sheds
Pipe and Equipment Racks
Wellbay Platforms

ABOVE - As the chosen product for a highly corrosive battery

manufacturing facility, this Dynaform platform will provide
years of service.
LEFT - Dynaform support structure and square tube handrail
provide a high level of corrosion resistance for this offshore
platform.

ABOVE - Square tube handrail manufactured with Dynaform

component products offer long life in the corrosive environment
of this wastewater treatment plant.
LEFT - Advanced design and engineering of Dynaform structural
shapes provide a light weight, high strength support structure for
this Northern Ohio plating facility.
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Dynaform Shapes Availability

Stocked Item

ISO = Isophthalic Polyester Resin/Olive Green

ISOFR = Isophthalic Polyester Fire Retartdant Resin/Dark Gray
VEFR = Vinyl Ester Fire Retardant Resin/Beige
Note: Special colors are available
Profile

Equal
Leg
Angle

Channel

I Beam

Wide
Flange
Beam

Round
Tube

Size (inches)
1 x 1/8
1-1/4 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 3/16
1-1/2 x 1/4
2 x 1/4
3 x 1/4
3 x 3/8
4 x 1/4
4 x 3/8
4 x 1/2
6 x 3/8
6 x 1/2
2 x 9/16 x 1/8
3 x 7/8 x 1/4
3 x 1 x 1/4
4 x 1-1/8 x 1/4
4 x 1-3/8 x 3/16
6 x 1-5/8 x 1/4
6 x 1-11/16 x 3/8
8 x 2-3/16 x 3/8
10 x 2-3/4 x 1/2
3 x 1-1/2 x 1/4
4 x 2 x 1/4
6 x 3 x 1/4
6 x 3 x 3/8
8 x 4 x 3/8
8 x 4 x 1/2
10 x 5 x 3/8
10 x 5 x 1/2
12 x 6 x 1/2
18 x 3/8 x 4-1/2 x 1/2
24 x 3/8 x 7-1/2 x 3/4
3 x 3 x 1/4
4 x 4 x 1/4
6 x 6 x 1/4
6 x 6 x 3/8
8 x 8 x 3/8
8 x 8 x 1/2
10 x 10 x 3/8
10 x 10 x 1/2
12 x 12 x 1/2
1 x 1/8
1-1/4 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 1/4

ISO

ISOFR

VEFR

1-3/4 x 1/8
1-3/4 x 1/4
2 x 1/4
3 x 1/4

Stocked in Yellow
ISO stocked in white

Wt/Ft
0.21
0.23
0.37
0.51
0.68
1.04
1.65
1.41
2.23
2.92
3.44
4.50
0.25
0.77
0.87
1.11
0.86
1.64
2.52
3.40
5.65
1.11
1.46
2.24
3.29
4.46
5.85
5.78
7.41
8.97
8.48
16.47
1.69
2.10
3.41
5.05
6.80
8.97
8.78
11.31

Profile

Square Tube

Rectangular
Tube

Round Rod

Square Rod

Flat Sheet

Concrete
Embedment
Angle

13.65
0.25
0.32
0.45
0.79

Toe Plate

0.47

Threaded
Rods and
Nuts

0.94
1.12
1.68

Size (inches)
1-1/8
1-1/4 x 1/8
1-1/4 x 1/4
1-1/2 x 1/8
1-1/2 x 1/4
1-3/4 x 1/8
1-3/4 x 1/4 q
2 x 1/8
2 x 1/4
2-1/8 x 3/16
2-1/4 x 1/8
2-1/2 x 1/4
3 x 1/8
3 x 1/4
4 x 1/4
3-1/2 x1-1/2 x 1/8

Stocked in NSF approved VE Resin

ISOFR Light Gray

ISO

ISOFR

13/16
1
1-1/4
1-1/2
1x1

3/8 - 16 UNC
1/2 - 13 UNC
5/8 - 11 UNC
3/4 - 10 UNC
1 - 8 UNC

~
~

5-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/8

1/4
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4

1-1/4 x 1-1/4
1-1/2 x 1-1/2
1/8 x 48 x 96
3/16 x 48 x 96
1/4 x 48 x 96
3/8 x 48 x 96
1/2 x 48 x 96
5/8 x 48 x 96
3/4 x 48 x 96
1 x 48 x 96
1 x 1-1/2 x 1/4
1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 1/4
2 x 1-1/2 x 1/4
1 x 1-1/2
2 x 1-1/2
3 x 2-1/2
4 x 1/2 x 1/8

VEFR

Wt/Ft
0.32
0.41
0.68
0.54
0.98
0.63
1.10
0.69
1.40
1.14
0.88
1.79
1.12
2.15
2.93
1.14
1.14
0.04
0.09
0.17
0.27
0.39
0.46
0.66
1.08
1.56
0.87

1.31
1.98
1.14
1.71
2.34
3.54
4.68
5.79
6.94
7.27
1.00
1.10
1.20
0.95
1.00
0.49

0.09
0.14
0.23
0.33
0.50

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Typical Coupon Properties

Below are the test results for typical coupon properties of Dynaform structural fiberglass shapes and threaded rods and nuts.
Properties are derived per the ASTM test method shown. Synthetic surfacing veil and ultraviolet inhibitors are standard.

Dynaform Shapes
Mechanical Properties

ASTM

Units

Value

Physical Properties

ASTM

Units

Value

Tensile Stress, LW

D - 638

psi

30,000

Barcoal

D - 495

45

Tensile Stress, CW

D - 638

psi

7,000

24 Hour Water Absorption

D - 570

% max

0.45

Tensile Modulus, LW

D - 638

106psi

2.5

Density

D - 792

lbs./in.3

0.062 - 0.070

Tensile Modulus, CW

D - 638

106psi

0.8

Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, LW

D - 696

Compressive Stress, LW

D - 695

psi

30,000

Compressive Stress, CW

D - 695

psi

15,000

Compressive Modulus, LW

D - 695

106psi

2.5

Compressive Modulus, CW

D - 695

106psi

1.0

Flexural Stress, LW

D - 790

psi

30,000

Flexural Stress, CW

D - 790

psi

10,000

Flexural Modulus, LW

D - 790

106psi

1.8

Flexural Modulus, CW

D - 790

106psi

0.8

Electrical Properties

ASTM

Units

Value

Full Section

106psi

2.8

Arc Resistance, LW

D - 495

seconds

120

Modulus of Elasticity
Shear Modulus

10-6in./in./C

Flammability Properties

ASTM

Units

Value

Tunnel Test*

E - 84

Flame Spread

25 max

Flammability*

D - 635

Non-Burning

106psi

0.450

Dielectric Strength, LW

D - 149

kv./in.

35

Short Beam Shear

D - 2344

psi

4,500

Dielectric Strength, PF

D - 149

volts/mil

200

Punch Shear

D - 732

psi

10,000

Dielectric Constant, PF

D - 150

@60hz

Notched Izod Impact, LW

D - 256

ft. - lbs./in.

25

Notched Izod Impact, CW

D - 256

ft. - lbs./in.

LW = Lengthwise, CW = Crosswise, PF = Perpendicular to Laminate Face

*Pertains to ISOFR and VEFR only

(1) Excludes Round Rod and Square Bar

Dynaform Threaded Rods and Nuts

Diameter - Threads Per Inch
Ultimate thread shear using standard fiberglass nut

ASTM

Units

3/8 - 16 UNC

1/2 - 13 UNC

5/8 - 11 UNC

3/4 - 10 UNC

1 - 8 UNC

lbs.

1,200

2,400

3,600

4,000

7,000

B - 565

lbs.

4,200

7,400

11,600

17,200

27,400

Max design transverse shear-double shear

lbs.

2,100

3,300

4,500

7,500

13,500

Ultimate compressive strength-longitudinal

D - 695

psi

47,000

50,000

50,000

50,000

65,000

Ultimate flexural strength

D - 790

psi

66,000

66,000

66,000

66,000

66,000

Flexural Modulus

D - 790

psi

2.0

2.0

2.0

2.5

2.75

ft./lbs.

12

18

30

75

100

Dielectric Strength

D - 149

kv/in.

80

80

80

80

80

Water Absorption, 24 hour immersion-threaded

Ultimate transverse shear-double shear

Ultimate torque strength using fiberglass nut

lubricated with SAE 10W-30 motor oil

D - 570

% max

Coefficient of thermal expansion-longitudinal

in./in./F

6 x 10-6

6 x 10-6

6 x 10-6

6 x 10-6

6 x 10-6

Max recommended operating temp. based on

50% retention of ultimate thread shear strength

212

212

212

212

212

Stud weight

ft./lbs.

0.087

0.143

0.227

0.333

0.500

Flammability

D - 635

Gray

Gray

Color

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.3

Self-extinguishing for all

Gray

Gray

Appropriate safety factor must be applied to all ultimate values.

Dynaform threaded rods and nuts are Class 1 flame retardant vinyl ester. Standard length of threaded rod is 48.

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0.3

Gray

Fibergrate Products and Services

Fibergrate Molded Grating
Fibergrate molded gratings are designed to provide the ultimate in reliable performance,
even in the most demanding conditions. Fibergrate offers the widest selection in the market
with more than ten resins and more than twenty grating configurations available in many
panel sizes and surfaces.
Safe-T-Span Pultruded Industrial and Pedestrian Gratings
Combining corrosion resistance, long-life and low-maintenance designs, Safe-T-Span
provides unidirectional strength for industrial and pedestrian pultruded grating applications.
RIGIDEX Moltruded Grating
RIGIDEX moltruded gratings are the first fiberglass gratings to combine the corrosion
resistance of molded grating with the longer span capacity of pultruded grating, all at the
low cost of metal gratings.
Dynarail Handrail
Easily assembled from durable prefabricated components or engineered to your
specifications, Dynarail handrail meets or exceeds OSHA and strict building code
requirements for safety and design.
Dynarail Safety Ladder System
Easily assembled on site, Dynarail safety ladder systems meet or exceed OSHA
requirements. Though less costly than prefabricated ladder systems, these safety ladders
provide a custom fit to the supporting structure.
Dynaform Structural Shapes
Fibergrate offers a wide range of pultruded structural components for industrial use,
including bars, rods, tubes, beams, channels, leg angles and plates.
Stair Solutions
Fibergrate offers a wide range of slip-resistant products to meet your stair safety needs.
These durable products which include treads, tread covers and covered stair treads are a
long-term, cost-efficient solution for your facility.
Grating Pedestals
Uniquely designed adjustable single and quad head pedestals for square mesh molded
grating are manufactured to provide safe and economical support for elevated flooring.

Fibergrate Inc. 2002

Made in the USA

Fabrication Services
Combining engineering expertise with an understanding of fiberglass applications,
Fibergrate provides turnkey design and fabrication of fiberglass structures, including
platforms, catwalks, stairways and test racks.
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Fibergrate Composite Structures Inc. believes the information contained here to be true
and accurate. Fibergrate makes no warranty, expressed or implied based on this
literature and assumes no responsibility for consequential or incidental damages in the
use of these products and systems described, including any warranty of merchantability or
fitness. Information contained here is for evaluation only.

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